TikTok’s first U.S. Awards lit up the Hollywood Palladium on December 18, 2025. La La Anthony hosted the vibrant celebration of top creators.​

Event Highlights

The ceremony aired live on TikTok and Tubi from Los Angeles, featuring a pink “razz-colored” carpet with bold fashion from Paris Hilton, Trixie Mattel, and Tan France. Ciara delivered a high-energy medley of hits like “Goodies” and “1, 2 Step,” while Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa reprised their dance moves in the opening number. Interactive activations from e.l.f. Cosmetics, TikTok Shop, and Carl’s Jr. turned the venue into a “living FYP,” with customization bars, carousels, and late-night bites.​

Key Winners

Keith Lee claimed Creator of the Year, beating Alix Earle and Brooke Monk, for his influential food reviews. Alex Warren won Breakthrough Artist, Tineke Younger took Storyteller of the Year, and Paris Hilton earned Muse of the Year. Other victors included Dayane Chrissel (My Show Is On), Mariah Rose (MVP of the Year), Katie Fang (Okay Slay), and Recider (I Was Today Years Old). Categories spanned fashion, sports, music, and TikTok for Good, with fan votes from November 18 to December 2.​

Star-Studded Lineup

Presenters like Jools Lebron, Josh Richards, Patrick Starrr, and Tefi Pessoa handed out awards amid surprises, including Mr. Fantasy’s audience collab. Nominees featured Bretman Rock, Glamzilla, and rising stars like Caleb Hearon, with music nods to KATSEYE and Laufey. The show opened with Mikey Angelo’s satirical 2025 recap, blending viral clips and creator cameos.​

Cultural Impact

This debut marked TikTok’s shift to mainstream awards, honoring 170 million U.S. users’ culture-shapers in food, fashion, and entertainment. Despite minor technical glitches, it drew massive buzz, available on-demand via Tubi, solidifying creators as new Hollywood elite. Sponsors like H&R Block and CapCut amplified the festive, shoppable vibe.